The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-10
In Wenrnrianr.

Mrs. Mary Devoss, born in Virginia, Dec.
6, 1928, died at her home in Dayton, Ind,
August 10, 1887. Her illness was of short du-
ration and friends were summoned quickly,
though human aid was no longer able to re-
store her. To the one who "doeth all things
well' her spirit was borne in triumph. A
devoted husband, five daughters and one son,
with host of other friends, are left to mourn
her loss, while she has gone to join two SONS
who were waiting her coming. OF the six
children, all are members of the church; as
she had been for many years an earnest men,
Der of the Universalist church, never waver-
ing in the faith that the Father will ultimate
ly bring all his children home. AS COM
panion and mother, her memory is sacred
and becomes a perpetual inspiration, even
while the bright flowers bloom above her
sleeping dust. Her truly Christian life and
character are speaking to the bereaved circle
of friends. The guide of youth at home and
in the Sabbath school, the counselor of
their ripper years, and the friend when all
others deserted, the Master has called her to
higher work. She was woman of loving
and forebearing, striving to do the will of the
Master, and in her last hours exclaimed:
''Here 1 am imperfect, there 1 shall be per-
feet" In the presence Of the Father she
dwells in peace. JL.T.
Charles r. Allen, who has lived for some
time about three miles north of the village CT
Decatur, Mich, died Friday, August 10, 1887,
of cancer of the stomach, aged Sc years.
The funeral was held from the Universalist
church of Decatur on the following Sunday
afternoon. Rev. o. G. Colegrove preached
the funeral sermon and the remains were
inferred in Lakeview Cemetery under Mason
ic auspices. The family wish to thank their
neighbors for their kindness and help during
his short sickness, and publish card in the
Decatur Republican to that effect.
Mrs. Alf. Vancleave died August IS, 1887,
at her home in Comanche county, Texas,
after an illness of twelve months. She pass
ed away calm and peaceful, sinking gently to
her rest without a struggle, as through going
to sleep. She left this world with the full ex-
pectation of not only meeting her loved
ones of earth in the better realm, but also,
all of Adams race where there will be joy
forever. The deceased was born in Kentucky,
December 90, 1924. Her maiden name was
Donohoe the daughter of Anthony and
Eizabeth) and she was married to ALT. Van
ceave February 81, 1S47. She joined the
Presbyterian church when young, not know
ing what the creed involved but long since
abandoned the doctrine of eternal punish
ment, and attached herself with the Universe
list church. 1t is her husband who writes, with
heavy heart, in regard to the death of his
dear companion. 1t is hard to give up those
we hold so dear; yet we are fully satisfied
that our loss is her eternal gain. Still how
sore the trial! 1t is one of the insoluble prov
licences of the Almighty. Though he STAY
me, yet will trust in him." Whom else can
trust? To whom can go for comfort if not
sorely afflicted still love the gospel of the
Saviour. ALT. VANCLEAvE.
Harriet P. Johns was born in Vermont, ,
August 5, 1887, and moved, when quite young
with her parents to Rochester, Ill. At this
place she was united in marriage to Henry
Johns in 1861. They moved to Manchester,
o., in 1875 and she died August 20, 1887, aged
SO years and Is days. She was not mem
Der of the Universalist church, yet Univer-
salism was her belief. Mrs. Johns was a
worthy wife and died happy in her faith.
Her funeral was largely attended and was
conducted by the pastor of the Manchester
parish. W. M. BAoKUs.